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Assistant Director of Public Works Olson reviewed the location of the tree preservation line and <br />the reason there was some confusion over the location of the line. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman stated that there is perception by the residents that the original tree <br />line was not staked properly. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak stated that the neighbors that live along this development have been very <br />closely watching the area and she had personally talked to Ms. Dvorak about the issue and she <br />wanted it known that she was satisfied with what was taking place on the site. <br /> <br />Steve Thurland, 14700 Potassium Street NW, Ramsey, inquired as to how many more trees will <br />be removed from where the current silt fence is located. <br /> <br />Mr. Kangas noted that the silt fence has been relocated to the actual tree preservation line. <br /> <br />Mr. Thurland stated that it seemed like the existing residents are constantly having to come back <br />and give more to the development. The development was a sensitive issue and trees were a big <br />concern so it gets frustrating when they are back months later finding out that there may be more <br />trees removed.' He also expressed concern that he did not see the issue placed on any work <br />session agenda and apparently the Council discussed the issue previously at a work session and <br />the residents only received notice of this meeting on the day of the meeting. He stated that the <br />process really concerned him. <br /> <br />Sandy Bertzyk, 6001 - 146th Avenue NW, Ramsey, stated that she moved into her home seven <br />years ago and she was told at that time that their road would go through and that there would be <br />future development. She stated that she was very appreciative of how available the developer has <br />been to the residents and how willing they have been to save and replace trees. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cook stated that he believed that the developer and the City have done <br />everything they can to preserve trees on this site. In addition, he felt that the developer had done <br />a good job with meeting with the neighbors to try and address their qoncerns. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak stated that there has been an enormous amount of improvements done on <br />the property and the developer has brought in a lot of very large trees into the development. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the City requires developers to install a silt fence before <br />grading occurs to preserve trees. <br /> <br />Assistant Director of Public Works Olson replied yes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Pearson stated that his number one goal was to save as many trees as possible <br />and he felt that they have done that. <br /> <br />City Council/October 14, 2003 <br /> Page 9 of 30 <br /> <br />P69 <br /> <br /> <br />